Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County has selected six local business and community leaders for the 2026 Business Hall of Fame to honor their work in real estate, health care and technology.

The honors include posthumous recognition of Bob Youngentob (a noted developer) for his lasting contributions.

U.S. News released its 2027 middle school rankings on Tuesday, Oct.

20, and seven Montgomery County Public Schools appear in Maryland's top 40 including Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, ranked #4 in Bethesda (the highest among MCPS schools) and Cabin John Middle School at #10 in Potomac.

Three Montgomery County elementary schools (Beverly Farms, Somerset, and Travilah) earned Maryland Blue Ribbon honors, as Gov. Wes Moore announced Wednesday in recognition of strong performance on state and national tests; formal recognition is set for Tuesday, Dec.

8 at the State Board of Education meeting in Baltimore.

Redland Road reopened today after being closed since June 19 for construction of a new Mill Creek bridge and utility relocation work, though MCDOT said crews may use single-lane closures (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) for ongoing stream restoration.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a $25 million grant program on Tuesday, Oct.

20, during the Bloomberg American Health Initiative Summit to support primary care, chronic disease management, and behavioral health services for uninsured residents. The program funds federally qualified health centers and eligible local health departments (for one year).